4th of July Images For Students And Children: On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.
4th of July Images For Students And Children
A replica of the Hermione, the 18th century ship that brought French General Lafayette to America, sails the waters off New York on July 4, 2015, leading a flotilla marking the US Independence Day. The faithful reproduction of the majestic French frigate glided past New York’s famed Verrazano Bridge, State of Liberty and Manhattan skyline, where it was joined by scores of other boats and ships.
Fireworks explode over the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the US Capitol in celebration of Independence Day in Washington, DC on July 4, 2015.
Fireworks explode behind the US Capitol and the Washington Monument in celebration of Independence Day in Washington, DC on July 4, 2015.
Fireworks illuminate the sky over Manhattan on July 4, 2015 in New York to celebrate Independence Day. The US is ramping up security across the country and urging people to stay alert over the Independence Day holiday weekend over fears of a terrorist threat.
Fireworks illuminate the sky over Manhattan on July 4, 2015 in New York to celebrate Independence Day.
Fireworks illuminate the sky over Manhattan on July 4, 2015 in New York to celebrate Independence Day.
Fireworks illuminate the sky over Manhattan on July 4, 2015 in New York to celebrate Independence Day.
Fireworks light up the New York City skyline during 39th annual Macy’s 4th of July fireworks for Independence Day as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey on July 4, 2015.
Four New York Police Department (NYPD) helicopters fly over Manhattan before the fireworks display on July 4, 2015 in New York to celebrate Independence Day. The US is ramping up security across the country and urging people to stay alert over the Independence Day holiday weekend over fears of a terrorist threat.
People watch from their boats the fireworks over the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and US Capitol in celebration of Independence Day in Washington, DC on July 4, 2015.
Fireworks illuminate the night sky and Reflecting Pool before the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and US Capitol in celebration of Independence Day in Washington, DC on July 4, 2015.
People watch Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks from Brooklyn Bridge Park on July 4, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The celebrations mark the nation’s 239th Independence Day.
People watch the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks from outside Brooklyn Bridge Park on July 4, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The celebrations mark the nation’s 239th Independence Day.
Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July Fourth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and were no longer part of the British Empire. The Congress actually voted to declare independence two days earlier, on July 2.
Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States.